Sustainability
For us, good food means more than just great taste. That’s why we pay close attention to quality, origin, and responsible production practices when selecting our food.
Reusable tableware
To minimize the use of single-use packaging as much as possible, we offer reusable tableware through a deposit system in our dining halls and cafeterias. Our MEHRbeWEGen bowls and cups are available for this purpose. The containers are made of high-quality plastic that is free of bisphenol A (BPA).
In cases where single-use products are necessary, we provide appropriate packaging, cups, and alternative cutlery options. We provide transparent information about the materials used.
Climate plate
The choice of ingredients affects the greenhouse gas emissions associated with food production. By increasing the use of plant-based ingredients and prioritizing seasonal and locally available products, it is possible to offer dishes with lower CO₂ emissions.
The KlimaTeller symbol is used on the menu when the calculated CO₂ emissions of a given dish are at least 50 percent lower than those of a specified average reference dish. The classification is based on the calculation method defined for the KlimaTeller label.
Eat organic
There’s an ever-growing demand for organic food, and the dining halls and cafeterias run by Osnabrück Student Services know this. As a result, we are organic certified and use the organic label to mark our organic ingredients.
Meat from Neuland
Most of the meat served in the dining halls comes from our supplier Neuland. This company is well known for its species-appropriate and environmentally safe animal husbandry, as confirmed by the Friends of the Earth Germany (BUND) and the German Animal Welfare Federation.
Dishes containing meat produced by Neuland are labelled with the Neuland logo in the dining halls and on the menus.
Fish from sustainable fisheries
We also pay attention to environmental protection in our choice of fish. We only serve fish from stocks that are not endangered, or fish farmed in controlled aquaculture systems. By doing so, we are helping protect the world’s ocean resources.
Coffee & tea
Organic and fair
Fairtrade organic coffee and tea is offered at all cafeterias run by Osnabrück Student Services, and milk comes from organically farmed sources.
Regional offers
As the largest community caterer in the Osnabrück region, we have a great responsibility for the region’s climate footprint. With this in mind, we choose our suppliers carefully.
Suppliers from the region are given preferential treatment as a general rule. We also mainly use seasonal ingredients to avoid unnecessary cooling, saving energy.
Sustainable waste management
Our dishes are prepared fresh in portions. We calculate the ingredients required every single day. This enables us to avoid waste – food does not end up in the bin.
Unavoidable waste is separated and recycled.
No genetically modified food
There are no cloned or genetically modified products in any of our dishes.